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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1891

Page

5

They Claim Indemnity Treatment of Missionaries in the Caroline Islands

A conference at the State Department addresses indemnity for outrages against American missionaries in the Caroline Islands. The United States seeks formal acknowledgment of liability from Spain, with discussions led by the President and Secretary Blaine amid ongoing prority in policy. The note recalls assurances of protection by Spain and outlines steps toward a defined indemnity, while reporting no life losses among missionaries though property damage occurred.

Washington Caroline Islands State Department United States Madrid Wharton John W. Foster Atlee Blaine American Board Bayard Carolines Spain Court of Madrid

Condition of the Army Reports Budget Cuts and Reforms

Surgeon General Sutherland submits annual war bureau report noting a 100000 reduction in next year’s medical department estimates and a 241650 deficiency for the current year over artificial limb renewals. He praises deserter identification, cites health indicators, credits the canteen with cutting alcoholism, and urges post athletic programs to improve physique.

Sutherland Secretary of War Congress

Haverhill Public Building Site Chosen at Main and Summer

The Haverhill site for a new public building has been settled on the corner of Main and Summer streets. The location was the best offered, with Assistant Secretary Crounse involved in the selection.

Colonel Low Post George A. Hall Walnut Emerson Streets James A. Noyes Pleasant Winter Streets Portland M.S. George Crounse Saverhill Haverhill Summer Streets Beacon and Charles Streets

Importation of Specie Exemption by Treasury

Assistant Secretary Spaulding reports to the New York Collector that bankers protest consular invoices for specie. The department will admit coin shipments as remittances without tariff restrictions when presented with bills of lading for foreign exchange. Packages opened in presence of an examiner to verify contents. State Department to issue updated consul instructions.

Spaulding Customs New York Department Congress Department of State

Navy Plans Life Positions To Retain Experienced Sailors

Commodore Ramsay chief of the Bureau of Navigation outlines a program to keep skilled sailors by assigning the oldest and best men to receiving ships after twenty years of service. They would gain honorable discharge benefits and choose their own ships near family homes, encouraging longer terms in the Navy.

Commodore Ramsay Bureau of Navigation

French Minister Roustan Submits Letters of Recall

Retiring French Minister M Roustan and Assistant Secretary Wharton called on the President and formally presented their letters of recall. The visit proceeded with the usual courtesies.

M. Roustan Wharton

Danvers Death Not a Murder Despite Initial Foul Play Claims

In Danvers a report of possible foul play in Samuel P. Chick’s death at Middleton near the new bridge sparked excitement before the medical examiner ruled it probable suicide. An autopsy showed drowning as the cause and found the eye wound to be superficial flesh only.

Danvers Sorcran Post Samuel P. Chick Middleton

Station at Middletown Rhode Island burned by suspected arson

A Middletown Rhode Island railroad station built by the Old Colony last year was burned last night in an apparent arson. Stationmaster W. L. Paret and his guests escaped. one guest reported smelling kerosene. An earlier attempt to set another building on fire the prior Friday failed due to insufficient kerosene.

Providence Old Colony Railroad Middletown W. L. Paret Denman Thompson New England Rudolph Aronson Opera Company

Captain Younghusband Alive Report Clears Murder Plot

A Simla letter dated Sept 15 from Captain Younghusband, the British agent once reported killed by Russians in the Pamir district, states he has begun his return to India. The note refutes the murder claim and confirms he is alive and traveling home.

Captain Younghusband Calcuttra Simla Pamir India

A Sacrifice for Charity in St Peters Pure

By order of the cra no court basis will be given during the coming season of winter festivities. Money usually devoted to such entertainments will be used for famine relief, aiding sufferers.

St. Peterspure

Healtheries Opened in Boston Food and Health Exposition

Governor Russell and state officials opened Boston’s first Food and Health Exposition at Mechanic’s Hall, praising the display of booths and ready foods. George H. Bond led remarks, highlighting education in pure wholesome food, with Gov. Russell’s praise for Massachusetts’ progress and agricultural strength as crowds toured the stalls and enjoyed music.

Mechanics’ Building Boston Retail Grocers’ Association Governor Russell Hart W. E. Barrett Edward Douse George H. Bond James A. Litchfield Boston London United Kingdom Mechanic’s Hall Grand Hall Baldwin Russell New England Douse Commonwealth Old Barrett Massachusetts Acre

Don’t Be Cross With A Health Tip On Dyspepsia

A short health notice urges removing small daily irritants to prevent serious harm, linking indigestion to rich meals and urging relief with Johann Hoff's Malt Extract sold by Eisner & Mendelson Co. at 6 Barclay Street New York and warning buyers to seek the genuine product bearing Johann Hoff’s signature on the bottle neck.

Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York

Seal Islands Report Details Behring Sea Sealing Debate

Word from Victoria reports Sir George Baden Powell and Dr. Dawson visiting the Commander Islands in Russian waters near Behring Sea. Pheasant notes several female seals were killed during suckling. stomachs contained only seaweed and pebbles, supporting concerns over protecting mother seals. Secretary Blaine and Sir Charles Tupper clash on mother seal behavior. Also, revenue cutter Rush ordered to Seal Islands to remain until December 1 after misdelivered instructions.

Ottawa Ont Department of Marine and Fisheries Victoria B.C H. M. S. Pheasant Behring Sea Sir George Baden Powell Dr. Dawson Danube Commander Islands Washington Blaine Sir Charles Sir Charles Tupper Treasury Department Revenue Cutter Rush San Francisco Seal Islands

Doctor Fisher Resigns Tewksbury Superintendent Post

Lowett Oct. 5 Dr. C J Fisher resigns as superintendent of the State Almshouse at Tewksbury to take the superintendency of Presbyterian Hospital New York City. He will be succeeded by Dr. Herbert Howard who has served as assistant superintendent at Tewksbury for six years.

Fisher Tewksbury Lowett C. J. Fisher State Almshouse Presbyterian Hospital New York City Herbert Howard

Pietro Garibaldi Remembred Statuary of Dorchester Avenue

Pietro Garibaldi a renowned Boston statuary died at 73 after fifty years in the city. A dresser for Italian opera he aided artists Brignoli Mario and others and actors Forrest Booth Wallack. He was gentle, a modeller and member of Theatrical Mechanics Association. News from Brussels reports explorer Vandervelde’s death aboard a Congo voyage. Special Justice James R. Davis of Milford District Court died at home Mendon of heart failure. born in 1816, he served Milford as moderator and in various offices including representative to the General Court. He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter.

Pietro Garibaldi Dorchester Avenue Boston Brignoli Mario Badiolo Sligelli Cavo Congo Free State James Reull Davis Milford District Court Mendon United States Internal Revenue General Court Milford

Lincoln Town Treasury Attached After Accident

Lincoln October 6 authorities attach town treasury at the suit of John Pain. His son James was nearly killed Saturday when rocks from a blast struck his head and a wheel passed over him. He was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition.

Lincoln Specian Horatio Allen Waltham John Pain James Main Street Young Pain Erie Meemereaugert Hospital

Attempted bombing of Episcopal Palace shocks Trieste

A disturbance in Trieste reports an attempted explosion at the Episcopal Palace after a porter found a large petard with a burning fuse in a palace hallway. The fuse was extinguished, and opinions diverge whether it was a serious attack or a hoax.

Trieste Episcopal Palace

Part of the Woleston crew picked up by Arctic

A brigantine Arctic rescued nine members of the Woleston crew from the Atlantic on October 5 after the steamer Woleston was lost on September 15. The captain and the rest of the crew are believed drowned near Harbor Grace.

Woleston St. Johns N. F Bristol Harbor Grace

Obituary notices from Jamaica Plain and Chelsea

Deaths include John Brooks Witherbee aged 75 at Jamaica Plain Helen Frances Holmes 40 years 1 month 7 days Chelsea daughter of Galen and Mary A Holmes Catherine McNally infant daughter of Hugh P and Catherine McNaily in this city all noted in brief death notices.

Witherbee Jamaica Plain John Brooks Witherbee Holmes Chelsea Helen Frances Galen Mary A. Holmes McNally Catherine Hugh P Catherine McNaily

Stor row and Osborne match in Auburn society nuptials

Rev Dr Brainerd presided at Auburn New York as James J Storrow Jr of Boston wed Helen Osborne daughter of the late D M Osborne esq in a formal society ceremony reflecting local elite ties and customary arrangements.

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